Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Riveroak Technical College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Riveroak Technical College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Riveroak Technical College graduates earn $42k, placing them in the 42th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Florida (110 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riveroak Technical College | $42,408 | $37,555 | $10,553* | — |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | $57,579 | — | $19,000* | 0.33 |
| Meridian College | $54,072 | — | —* | — |
| Herzing University-Orlando | $47,310 | $55,934 | $22,586* | 0.48 |
| Herzing University-Tampa | $47,310 | $55,934 | $22,586* | 0.48 |
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg | $47,306 | — | $17,485* | 0.37 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803* | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State College at Jacksonville Jacksonville | $2,878 | $57,579 | $19,000 |
| Meridian College Sarasota | — | $54,072 | — |
| Herzing University-Orlando Winter Park | $13,420 | $47,310 | $22,586 |
| Herzing University-Tampa Tampa | $13,420 | $47,310 | $22,586 |
| Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg Saint Petersburg | — | $47,306 | $17,485 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Riveroak Technical College, approximately 33% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 41 graduates with reported earnings and 11 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.